Sport

Bombers pass Panthers

by Davyd ReidA second quarter surge helped Nilma-Darnum prevail over the higher ranked Yarragon, 9-7 (61) to 5-13 (43).While Brett Coghill opened proceedings with a long goal from 50 metres, the Panthers conceded a run of seven consecutive goals to...

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9 hours ago

Soccer

Derby glory for Bunyip

by Kieran LendersBunyip Strikers have claimed a thrilling win over local rivals Pakenham United at home 2-1. In one of the most highly anticipated derbies in recent memory, Saturday’s showdown between Cardinia Shire’s premier football clubs, Bunyip...

The Gazette

9 hours ago

Hockey

Marisah in the big time

by Nicholas DuckDrouin hockey star Marisah Mock recently returned home after being part of the silver medal-winning Victoria team at the Hockey Australia Women’s Under 18 Championships in Perth earlier this month. It was Marisah’s second time...

Nick Duck

9 hours ago

Football

Last laugh for Lyrebirds

by Davyd ReidBuln Buln remain in the mix for a top three finish, comfortably accounting for fifth-placed Lang Lang 13-11 (89) to 6-6 (42).While the slippery surface impacted on ball handling early, Buln Buln’s run out of the middle set up quick...

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10 hours ago

Football

McGarrity nears ton

MASON McGarrity will enter round 16 requiring five goals to become the second player in Ellinbank District football to kick 100 goals in season 2025. Entering the round on 92 goals for the season, the crafty forward managed three majors in...

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10 hours ago

Netball

Gulls in the finals hunt

Warragul have enjoyed a solid year to date on the football field as their senior team chases their first finals appearance since 2016. The Gulls have been building over the past two seasons under coach Jed Lamb and, now in his third year at the helm...

The Gazette

24 Jun 2025

Netball

Two wins for Gulls netball

Warragul had two wins and improved performances on the netball courts against Traralgon on Saturday. A grade: Warragul 80 defeated Traralgon 48The Gulls were locked in a tight first half against a strong Traralgon side. However, the girls stayed...

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10 hours ago

Football

Tough day for western teams

by Nicholas DuckDrouin’s thirds went down swinging on Saturday in a five-point loss to Moe. Up against a top five contender, the Hawks came from 25 points down at three quarter time to almost steal the day until they fell just short 6.4 (40) to 6.9...

Nick Duck

10 hours ago

Sport

Orange Eagles win

A highly motivated Ellinbank hit back with a 22-goal win over fellow A grade top five side Longwarry in round 15. The Eagles, wearing special orange dresses to raise awareness of Fragile X, shot nine of the opening 10 goals to set the scene. Sitting...

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10 hours ago

The Warragul and Drouin Gazette

Leading the charge off-field

by Emma BallingallAn awkward secret ballot draw was required 21-years ago for Annie van der Heyden to become the first female club president in the Ellinbank and District Football Netball League. Now back for a second stint at Longwarry, Annie isn’t...

Emma Ballingall

23 Jun 2025

Football

Defeat for Dusties in dead rubber

A depleted Warragul Industrials side suffered a shock loss in the final round of the home and away season to Frankston. The Dusties were held to two goals past quarter time of the away encounter, the final score 3.3 (21) to 5.6 (36).The team...

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10 hours ago

Football

Dusties shrug off Stars

by Nicholas DuckWarragul Industrials returned to the winners list after holding a persistent Garfield side at bay on Saturday. Playing on the Stars’ home turf, the Dusties did enough early to secure victory by way of kicking the first five goals of...

Nick Duck

10 hours ago

Football

Magpies make mates in Warragul

Collingwood’s AFLW team took roost in Warragul on Friday as part of the club’s Community Camp program. The Magpies visited schools around the area before gathering at Western Park in the afternoon to hold a skills clinic and signing session, letting...

The Gazette

10 Jun 2025

Netball

West wants Drouin

by Nicholas DuckDrouin’s desired move to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition is a step closer to reality after the WGFNC voted in favour of the transfer on Wednesday night. The Hawks’ application was the only one to be approved on the...

Nick Duck

28 Jul 2025

Sport

Three on three junior tournament

Warragul District Amateur Basketball Association ran a special “3x3” basketball tournament at the Warragul Leisure Centre last Tuesday. Junior teams from the WDABA were joined by teams from across Gippsland and from Melbourne at the special school...

The Gazette

25 Jul 2025

Football

Blues set to battle Sharks in must-win game

by Rob PopplestoneA week is a long time in football and can change the trajectory of a season very quickly. Round 14 did that to a few clubs, which makes this weekend all the more important. Tarwin v ThorpdaleSitting fifth on the MGFNL ladder...

The Gazette

24 Jul 2025

Sport

Top five to be shaped in Ellinbank and District footy

by Davyd ReidFourth-placed Buln Buln will host fifth-placed Lang Lang in what shapes as an important clash for both sides in round 15 of Ellinbank District football. The Lyrebirds, who face a significant percentage gap to the rivals above, need to...

The Gazette

24 Jul 2025

Soccer

United women downed in thriller

Gippsland United’s senior women’s team has gone down swinging in a thriller against Knox City 3-2. It was a tale of two halves for Gippsland in Saturday night’s State League One home fixture. The girls came out firing, maintaining possession for all...

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24 Jul 2025

Soccer

United juniors secure win

A sunny winter’s day set the scene for a thrilling and competitive encounter as Gippsland United’s under 13s took on Berwick City at Morwell’s Ronald Reserve. The match, played with intensity and plenty of spirit, saw United come out on top with...

The Gazette

23 Jul 2025